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Old 01-05-2003, 05:30 AM
megasoft megasoft is offline
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Default Treads discuss C4 study notes??

I'm too lazy to trace back which treads have discussed which C4 study notes are good..... could anyone tell me??

BTW, we may start talking about the issue here. I heard ASM is good (how good is that?). I'm looking for a note that give clear essential techniques for exam. Which one do u suggest?

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Old 01-06-2003, 11:33 AM
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Default ASM

I've also heard fairly good things about ASM for 4, but I'm thinking of giving BPP a shot this sitting.

Anyone else tried or have an opinion on BPP?
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Old 01-06-2003, 12:05 PM
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bbp and mahler's note are both expansive which one would u guys pick?
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Old 01-06-2003, 12:13 PM
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BBP seems to be the unknown. NEAS is massive, but highly useful. ASM seems to have the quality and a reasonable volume. ASM also seems to be the 'popular' choice.... for whatever that's worth...
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Old 01-06-2003, 04:51 PM
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I've seen the BPP and looks like a great option if you don't like textbooks. I have a habit about reading all the textbook readings even though I hate them and even though others say they can do it with just ASM. I'm just afraid I'll miss somthing. If I had to do 4 over (thank God I don't) I'd probably try BPP. You can check out their free sample units at their web site before you buy too. Good luck!
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Old 01-06-2003, 05:03 PM
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I didn't like ASM. Even with the textbooks, it was too little information with not enough explanation. Found Mahler-Pai notes much easier for self-study. But it seems I am in the minority here.
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Old 01-06-2003, 05:38 PM
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Used BPP to (after 2 fails) pass c3 so I figured I should be loyal and I am using it again.
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Old 01-06-2003, 06:44 PM
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when you say "mahler-pai" notes are you referring to the ones from neas? i see that pai/cox also offer some sort of study volume on the websites where you can order books. i think i am going with the asm and the notes from mahler-pai from neas, and i may get the actex also? anyone hear anything about actex?
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